ASHFORD CASTLE IRELAND Cultural heritage abounds in the spectacularly restored 13th-century Ashford Castle estate. The castle supports local livelihoods and traditions: the majority of its staff comes from the nearby village of Cong, including many third-generation employees, like the ghillie fishing guide who assists guests on catch-and-release fishing excursions. The castle also provides funding for sustainable food festivals as well as a village community center, offering a welcoming space for communal events and activities.
T U T K A B AY L O D G E U N I T E D S TAT E S Perched on Alaska’s Kenai Peninsula, Tutka Bay Lodge is home to a 1,000-year-old native hearth as well as two middens or refuse heaps, left by the area’s prehistoric inhabitants. The lodge has reconstructed the historic hearth—in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institute—and continues to work with native community leaders to better understand and preserve the region’s ancient cultural heritage.
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